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The Budget Babe Talks Father's Day Gifts Under $20 on Better Connecticut


This past Monday I was invited back to the set of Better Connecticut (WFSB Channel 3, Hartford) to talk about Father's Day gift ideas for less. We're talking $20 and under!! Click the image above to watch the video (links to the Better CT website).

Thanks to everyone at Better CT for having me on the show and a huge thanks to T.J. Maxx and Marshalls for providing all the great gifts featured on the show.* I found something cool for every Dad, whether he's into cooking, sports, gadgets or he's the type who tells you not to buy anything (ahem, that would be my Dad!).

Keep reading for a complete list of all the items. Merchandise varies from store to store as you all know but most locations will have similar items, so look for many of these products near the check-out.

For the "Bobby Flay Wanna-Be"

  • Stainless steel salt and pepper shakers
  • Wooden handled stainless steel spatula
  • Wooden handled stainless steel tongs
  • Meat thermometer
  • Cookbook
  • Corn holders
  • Stainless steel salad tongs

For the Minimalist
  • Teal checkered button down short sleeve cotton shirt
  • Light pink cotton button down shirt
  • Silk green tie with blue diagonal stripes
  • Yellow tie with black and gray dots
  • Silk periwinkle tie with blue and silver dots
  • Navy blue, gray, and black cotton boxers
  • White cotton undershirts

For the Sports Enthusiast
  • Bucket of orange and yellow plastic golf balls
  • Digital golf pro gadget
  • Sports team apparel
  • Sneakers
  • Set of 6 bristle tees
  • Golf ball finder glasses

For the Techie
  • Universal car holder
  • Brown nylon laptop cover
  • Mobile optical mouse
  • Wall charger and cable
  • Stereo ear bud headset
  • Laptop cooling station


*I appeared on Better CT as an unpaid spokesperson for T.J. Maxx and Marshalls and did not receive any compensation or freebies for this post or the TV appearance.
Comments
Awesome job! You look great and the gifts are great. I can't believe they're so affordable.
#1 Living Fly on a Dime (Homepage) on 2010-06-09 19:15 (Reply)
You were KILLER fabulous, Dianna! Well done!

Love the suggestions and love your dress. You have a beautiful and inviting smile. It makes me want to listen to you all the time :0)
#2 angie (Homepage) on 2010-06-10 00:11 (Reply)
Great suggestions ! You look awesome on camera.
#3 sohoaccessories (Homepage) on 2010-06-10 07:46 (Reply)
You kicked butt, lady!
#4 Sally (Homepage) on 2010-06-10 08:25 (Reply)
you look great, those hosts are annoying though!
#5 Justine on 2010-06-11 10:23 (Reply)
Great job! I love what you wore too :-)
#6 Sydne (Homepage) on 2010-06-11 13:55 (Reply)
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